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Metacritic 8917+

Demon's Souls

FromSoftware|2009ActionRPG

LumiScore

63/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

52/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the game's high difficulty and mature dark fantasy content. Consider discussing strategies with your child to manage frustration, and encourage balanced play by setting clear boundaries for session length.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
68
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3
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Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test

Demon's Souls has named female characters such as the Maiden in Black, Yuria the Witch, and Freke's Apprentice, but none of them directly interact with each other.

What your child develops

Demon's Souls challenges players to develop strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills as they learn from frequent deaths and adapt tactics for diverse enemies. The demanding gameplay fosters persistence and critical analysis, as players must carefully observe and strategize to overcome obstacles.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~38hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Demon’s Souls is an action RPG, the first installment in the Souls series, known mostly because of the Dark Souls trilogy. Demon’s Souls is also set in a grey-colored dark medieval-themed world that is attacked by the demon fog.